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Kings hope to snap four-game skid against Red Wings

Oct 14, 2007 - 2:52 PM Detroit (3-1-1) at Los Angeles (1-4-0) 10:30 pm EDT

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Kings will look to put an end to a rough stretch when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.

The Kings have lost four straight and have yet to win on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Their lone win came in the season opener against the Anaheim Ducks in London, England on September 29.

Los Angeles' biggest problem has been defense, surrendering 22 goals over its current skid. Rookie goaltender Jonathan Bernier allowed seven goals in Friday's 8-6 setback to the Boston Bruins.

Considering Bernier's struggles, the Kings may turn to Jason LaBarbera, who hasn't been much better at 0-2 with a 4.50 goals-against average. Before the season, the team demoted their most experienced netminder, Dan Cloutier, to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League.

The Kings best offensive weapon has been Michael Cammalleri, who has tallied five goals and seven points in five games.

No matter who is in the crease for Los Angeles, the Red Wings' offense will give them plenty to worry about. Tomas Holmstrom leads the club with four goals and Henrik Zetterberg has collected three goals and a team-leading nine points this season.

Unlike the Kings, the Red Wings' goaltending situation is settled with Future Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek between the pipes. The six-time Vezina Trophy recipient is 2-1-1 with a 2.41 GAA this season.